Skarn and Borolanite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Borolanite

The general Skarn and Borolanite definition can be stated as: Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. On the other hand, Borolanite is a variety of Nepheline Syenite and belongs to igneous rocks and contains nepheline-alkali feldspar pseudomorphs which occur as conspicuous white spots in the dark rock matrix. Along with definition of Skarn and Borolanite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Borolanite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Borolanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Borolanite

The history of Skarn and Borolanite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Skarn and Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

Skarn and Borolanite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Skarn and Borolanite. In this section, you will know about Skarn and Borolanite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Skarn is USA, Australia whereas Origin of Borolanite is Scotland. It is interesting to know the name of Skarn and Borolanite discoverer. The Discoverer of Skarn is Tornebohm and the discoverer of Borolanite is Unknown.

Etymology of Skarn and Borolanite

Along with Skarn and Borolanite definition, know more about the etymology of Skarn and Borolanite. Etymology of Skarn and Borolanite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Skarn and Formation of Borolanite. The etymology of Skarn is From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock. while that of Borolanite is From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock.. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Borolanite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Skarn and Borolanite are listed below.

For Skarn,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Borolanite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock